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Private or Semi Private Notre Dame Reborn Inside Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private or Semi Private Notre Dame Reborn Inside Tour

Walk through Notre-Dame Cathedral with a licensed guide and up to four other visitors, exploring the freshly restored Gothic interior 850 years into its story. You'll move through the nave, chapels, and stained-glass windows while learning how craftspeople brought the building back after the 2019 fire. The guide has direct connections to the restoration teams, offering insights beyond standard commentary. Pitched at travellers seeking substance over queue management, this 90-minute visit balances architecture, symbolism, and French history in a genuinely quiet setting.

Private Tour to Saint Malo and Cancale with Oyster Tasting

A nine-hour private journey from Bayeux or Caen through Normandy and into Brittany, finishing at the coastal towns of Saint-Malo and Cancale. Your driver-guide navigates the route whilst sharing regional history and context, then leads you to working oyster beds where you'll taste the local catch alongside views across the Bay of [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel). The itinerary flexes to suit tide times and conditions for optimal exploring.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1722

Half-day small group tour from Colmar to castle,Riquewihr

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Half-day small group tour from Colmar to castle,Riquewihr

Explore Alsace's most picturesque villages and castle ruins on this flexible half-day trip from Colmar. Your driver drops you at hand-picked stops—including the medieval stronghold and the wine-producing town of Riquewihr—then collects you at your chosen time. Groups stay small (maximum 8 people per van), so you're free to wander cobbled streets, duck into galleries, or linger over a glass of local Riesling at your own pace. Perfect for those who'd rather navigate independently than follow a set itinerary.

Lourdes Sanctuary Tour from Toulouse

Travel from Toulouse to Lourdes on a full-day private tour centred around the Sanctuary—a pilgrimage destination shaped by the 1858 Virgin Mary apparitions. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel and navigates scenic southwestern France in a premium minivan. After a guided walk through the sanctuary's basilicas and the Grotto of Massabielle, you'll have several hours free to explore the town, eat lunch at a local restaurant, or browse the shops before returning to Toulouse.

8 hoursfrom AUD $602

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

The Italian Riviera

Discover the glittering French and Italian coastline on a full-day private guided tour spanning Saint-Tropez through to San Remo. Your driver navigates the scenic Corniche routes, stopping at Cannes, Nice, and Monte Carlo to explore each town's distinctive character. Eight to nine hours of travel reveals how the Riviera transforms from one resort to the next, with time to wander harbours, scan hillside villages, and absorb the Mediterranean light. Suited to all abilities and accompanied throughout.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $669

Eze Private Photoshoot with a Local Award-Winning Photographer

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Eze Private Photoshoot with a Local Award-Winning Photographer

Work with an award-winning local photographer for a private one-hour shoot through Eze's medieval lanes and terraces. This hilltop village on the French Riviera offers stone passageways, arched doorways, and vistas that frame every shot. You'll scout the village's most photogenic corners with a professional who knows the light and angles, then select 20 edited images from your session to take home.

Picnic like a parisian

Set up a proper French picnic in the shadow of the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) with provisions made fresh that morning. This 90-minute experience brings together a pastry chef trained under some of Paris's finest with a curated spread of croissants, fruit tarts, macarons and cakes. You'll arrive at your spot, lay out the feast, crack open champagne and eat like a local rather than a tourist queuing at a café.

Château de Fontainebleau Half-Day Tour

Step into eight centuries of French royal life at Fontainebleau, a sprawling palace that shaped European architecture and politics. This five to six-hour private tour whisks you from Paris to explore the gilded apartments where kings held court, Napoleon plotted strategy, and courtiers navigated power. Your guide unpacks the palace's shifting fortunes—from Renaissance showpiece to imperial headquarters—while you walk through rooms decorated with Renaissance frescoes and period furnishings. The manicured grounds offer breathing room between interiors, and the whole experience concludes with your return to central Paris.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $602

Orsay Wheelchair Accessible Private Tour Stress Free and Easy

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🛕 Culture & History

France

Orsay Wheelchair Accessible Private Tour Stress Free and Easy

Navigate the Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist treasures on your own terms with this 2.5-hour private tour designed for wheelchair users. Your trained guide steers you through step-free galleries showcasing Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Degas, unravelling how these painters upended art history. Choose hotel pickup or meet directly at the museum—either way, the pace follows your rhythm, not the clock.

Prestigious Wine Tour in Côte de Nuits

Spend a full day touring Côte de Nuits with a local wine expert who shapes the route to your interests. Travel in a private air-conditioned minivan through UNESCO-listed vineyard landscapes, tasting 10–15 wines spanning Premiers and Grands Crus. Learn how Burgundy's climat classification system works and what makes Pinot Noir from this region distinct. Break midday at a traditional wine village restaurant for lunch (your own cost). Seven to eight hours total.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1001

Tour and private tour DE Marseille to Aix-EN-Provence & Cassis

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Tour and private tour DE Marseille to Aix-EN-Provence & Cassis

Explore three distinct Provençal destinations in a single day from Marseille with a private driver and customisable itinerary. Visit the coastal charm of Cassis, the elegant university city of Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille itself, travelling in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Tours range from 2 to 7 hours depending on your interests and cruise ship schedule. Your local driver tailors stops and pace to suit your group, making this ideal for those wanting to venture beyond the port without joining a coach.

2 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1254

Gorges du Verdon and Lavender Fields Full Day Tour from Nice

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Gorges du Verdon and Lavender Fields Full Day Tour from Nice

An eight-hour loop from Nice into Europe's deepest canyon system, where turquoise waters and thousand-metre cliff faces dominate the landscape. You'll spend meaningful time exploring the Verdon Gorges, walking through Valensole's purple lavender plateau, and discovering the hilltop pottery village of Moustiers Sainte Marie. The route deliberately avoids motorway congestion, giving you proper space at each stop rather than a rushed itinerary.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1822

Paris city tour & Lunch cruise with small group

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris city tour & Lunch cruise with small group

A half-day minibus tour of Paris paired with a Seine lunch cruise. Your driver navigates the city's 20 districts in a small air-conditioned Mercedes van, stopping at major landmarks before heading to the boat at the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower). You'll see how each neighbourhood tells its own story, then settle in for lunch while drifting past Paris's architecture. Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Private Immersion Sketch and Watercolor the Charm of the Old Antibes

Sketch and paint Antibes' old town with a working artist guiding you through a 90-minute session outdoors. You'll set up at carefully selected spots—weathered ramparts, Mediterranean light, terracotta rooftops—and work in watercolour or pencil depending on what appeals. The artist adapts to your level, whether you've never held a brush or paint regularly. It's just your group, no crowds, with all supplies and refreshments sorted.

All-Inclusive Food and History Tour with Local Expert Guide

Taste your way through Aix-en-Provence's food culture on this three-and-a-half-hour walking tour led by a local food specialist. You'll stop at four venues to sample regional oils and truffles, cured meats, artisanal cheeses, a signature truffle sandwich, and traditional confectionery. The guide weaves in centuries of local gastronomic history as you navigate the old town's narrow streets. All tastings and water are covered; bring your own wine if you wish.

Sète Day Tour Sète Oysters and Wine Tour

Spend seven hours around Sète sampling the Thau Basin's seafood and wine heritage. Begin with a guided walk through Pointe Courte's fishing quarter and learn oyster farming directly from a producer, then tuck into freshly grilled mussels and Bouzigue oysters. The afternoon takes you up Mont Saint-Clair for sweeping views across the Mediterranean and lagoon, through the bustling fish market, past the city's distinctive canal-lined quarters, and finishes among Muscat de Frontignan vines where you'll taste wines made using centuries-old methods.

Private Half-Day Tour Utah Beach and Sainte Mere Eglise Airborne

This four-hour private tour from Bayeux traces the American airborne assault of D-Day, starting with the paratroop drop zones around Sainte Mère Église before moving to Utah Beach to examine how those inland operations shaped the morning landings. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who unpacks the tactical sequence of June 6, 1944, offering depth beyond the better-known Omaha Beach sector. Ideal for those wanting to understand the full scope of the American invasion rather than just the beach itself.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1421

Toulon Hidden Coastline Guided Hike Views and Swim Stop

★ 5.0 (1)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

France

Toulon Hidden Coastline Guided Hike Views and Swim Stop

A five-hour coastal walk on Cap Sicié, reached by short ferry from Toulon harbour. The nine-kilometre loop traces Mediterranean cliffside paths, revealing hidden beaches, dramatic seascapes and former military installations. You'll stop at Malpasset beach and the old semaphore station—a prime vantage point—plus Fort Peyras, where your guide shares the area's defence and maritime heritage. Packed lunch and plenty of breaks built in.

Paris City Of Lights Photoexploring Tour

Spend three hours after dark along the Seine learning how to photograph Paris's illuminated landmarks. A professional photographer guides you through composition and exposure techniques specific to night shooting, helping you capture the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Place de la Concorde, the Louvre and riverside scenes with confidence. You'll return with technically sound images of the city's most iconic lit-up spots.

Vintage Side Car Experience with hotel pick-up

Explore Paris from the sidecar of a vintage motorcycle, a 90-minute tour that pairs classic transport with modern sightseeing. You'll roll past the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame whilst a French guide narrates from the driver's seat, then venture into quieter quarters most visitors miss. Hotel pickup included, so you're collected and returned without fuss.

Versailles Street Art Discovery by Electric Scooter

Skip the palace queues and explore Versailles' vibrant street art scene on a guided electric scooter tour. Ride through urban neighbourhoods for two hours spotting works by Invader, Cyklop and other contemporary artists, with a local guide sharing stories behind each piece. Stable, wide-wheeled scooters suit all riding abilities, and a four-wheeled option accommodates mobility needs. The guide captures photos throughout, shared with you afterwards.

History of the Port of Bordeaux

Walk the Garonne riverbank to trace Bordeaux's transformation from a medieval settlement into a European trading powerhouse. This two-hour guided tour unpacks the port's role in shaping the city—from the ships that brought wealth and colonial goods to the warehouses and docks that still define the waterfront. You'll learn how maritime commerce reshaped streets, fortunes and the social fabric of Bordeaux, with honest discussion of the slave trade's central place in that history.

Normandy D-Day from Cherbourg | Private Tour & Local Guide

This nine-hour private tour traces the D-Day landings across Normandy's most significant battlefields, departing from Cherbourg with a dedicated guide. You'll stand at Pointe du Hoc among cratered terrain and preserved German bunkers, walk the expansive Omaha Beach where Les Braves sculpture stands as memorial, and conclude at the Normandy American Cemetery. The itinerary flexes to your interests—whether you want extended museum time or focus purely on the landscape itself. Transport, water and a comfortable vehicle are included; you arrange meals separately.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1634

7 Day 5 Country Western Europe Tour from Frankfurt or Paris

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

7 Day 5 Country Western Europe Tour from Frankfurt or Paris

This seven-day coach tour connects five Western European countries from either Frankfurt or Paris, staying in 3-4-star hotels and covering major cities across France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and beyond. You'll have a driver and tour guide throughout, with breakfast included daily and flexibility to select paid attractions à la carte. Departures run weekly with multiple start points and return dates.

Bordeaux Private Wine Tours at Left Bank Graves

A bespoke five to six-hour wine tour through Graves and Pessac-Léognan, southwest of Bordeaux, with a qualified sommelier-driver who lets you set the agenda. You pick which estates to visit from the region where Roman viticulturists planted vines two millennia ago—the only corner of Bordeaux producing both world-class dry whites and complex reds in serious measure. Everything's privatised: your route, your pace, your preferences.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $836

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Private Montmartre walking tour

Navigate Montmartre's winding cobbled lanes with a local guide who brings the neighbourhood's bohemian past to life. Over 1 hour 45 minutes, you'll trace the footsteps of Lautrec, Picasso and Van Gogh, stop at Place du Tertre where working artists sell their pieces, and explore architectural landmarks including Sacré-Cœur basilica. The tour culminates at Montmartre's hilltop vantage point, where Paris's skyline unfolds—[Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Invalides, Montparnasse Tower all visible from one spot.

1h 45mfrom AUD $82

Private Photoshoot Experience of Eiffel Tower in Princess Dress

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Photoshoot Experience of Eiffel Tower in Princess Dress

Pose for portraits around the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) in an elaborate gown, guided by a photographer who knows Paris inside out. This one-hour shoot gives you 10 edited digital files to keep, choose from 20+ French-made dresses in every size, and access to props like crowns and flowers. Walk away with professional images, no watermarks, ready to print or share.

1 hourfrom AUD $986

Mont Saint Michel from Cherbourg | Private Tour | Guide Optional

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Mont Saint Michel from Cherbourg | Private Tour | Guide Optional

A 10-hour private minivan tour from Cherbourg to [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel), UNESCO-listed island monastery in Normandy. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with up to six other passengers, exploring the abbey, mediaeval streets, and tidal flats with a multilingual guide. The operator specialises in cruise-ship schedules, guaranteeing timely returns to port. Relaxed pace suits all fitness levels, with time to absorb the island's distinctive atmosphere rather than rush through highlights.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1634

Cannes: Nice, Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo Private/Semi-Private Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Cannes: Nice, Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo Private/Semi-Private Tour

This eight-hour private or semi-private tour covers three iconic French Riviera destinations from Cannes. Begin in Nice's Old Town, where narrow streets and markets pulse with local life, then climb to the clifftop medieval village of Èze for sweeping coastal vistas. Finish in Monaco and Monte Carlo, where Belle Époque glamour, the Grand Prix circuit, and the Prince's Palace reveal the Riviera's legendary wealth and style. An English-speaking driver handles navigation in a climate-controlled vehicle.

World War II Tour in Paris Fall, Resistance and Liberation

Walk through occupied Paris on a two-hour narrative tour tracing the Occupation, Resistance, and Liberation. Your guide unpacks lesser-known stories and turning points across six months of research, moving chronologically through streets where resisters, collaborators, and civilians navigated impossible choices. You'll grasp how each phase built toward the next, moving beyond standard accounts into the granular reality of wartime Paris.

2 hoursfrom AUD $82

Private Tour to Mont Saint Michel with Tickets to Abbey

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Tour to Mont Saint Michel with Tickets to Abbey

A seven-hour private excursion to [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel), one of Normandy's most recognisable landmarks. Your dedicated driver-guide provides context during the journey while you control the pace once on-site. Abbey entry is included, though you'll explore independently. The route suits those with moderate fitness; you won't feel pressured to rush through this medieval fortress perched on its tidal island.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1503

Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Eiffel Tower

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Eiffel Tower

Work with a professional photographer to capture your Paris story around the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower)'s lesser-known vantage points. This four-hour shoot yields fifty edited images delivered within a fortnight, customisable to suit solo travellers, couples, groups, proposals, or content creators. The photographer collaborates with you to find the right backdrop—whether you suggest a spot or they propose hidden angles—ensuring your visit translates into polished photographs that actually reflect how you remember it.

Paddle trip Villefranche 2h

Explore Villefranche-sur-Mer by combining a guided walk through the old town's narrow streets and historical sites with a two-hour stand-up paddleboard session on the bay. You'll move between land and water at your own rhythm, taking in the harbour from both perspectives. The tour suits those with moderate fitness who can swim and want a gentle mix of sightseeing and paddling rather than pure instruction or racing.

3 Day Australian Tour - from Arras

Retrace Australian military history across the Western Front with a guide who specialises in this theatre. Spend three days visiting battlefields where Australian forces fought—Villers-Bretonneux, the Somme, Pozieres, Fromelles, Bullecourt, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele and more. Based in Arras, you'll travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach in a small group (maximum seven), with the flexibility to seek out specific graves or follow a relative's unit movements.

3 daysfrom AUD $1488

Private Daytrip to Mont Saint-Michel from Paris

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Daytrip to Mont Saint-Michel from Paris

Travel from Paris to [Mont Saint-Michel](/places/mont-saint-michel) in a private, climate-controlled van, bypassing entry queues. This five-hour excursion whisks you straight to the island's entrance with all admission costs covered. You'll navigate the medieval monastery and ramparts at your own pace, returning with time to spare before evening. The journey itself is comfortable—WiFi on board, water and hot drinks provided—leaving you free to focus on the granite outcrop rising from the bay rather than logistics.

5 hoursfrom AUD $585

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Famous Landmarks PhotoWalks Tour

A three-hour private photography walk through central Paris with a professional guide who steers you toward the city's most striking photo opportunities. You'll visit the Louvre's glass pyramid, Place de la Concorde, Pont Alexandre III, and the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), learning composition and timing from someone who knows where the light falls best. The guide adapts the route to your interests and skill level, whether you're chasing architecture, reflections, or golden-hour shots. Bring up to two companions at no extra cost.

French Dinner & Cabaret Show in Artist's Home

Dine on traditional French fare—Quiche Lorraine, seasonal soup, artisan cheeses—in an artist's home whilst a seasoned cabaret performer and pianist entertain you with classic French songs. This intimate 3.5-hour evening blends unpretentious cooking with live music, far removed from slick commercial venues. Your host Silvano, a 20-year stage veteran, sings accordion-backed renditions of beloved French standards between courses, accompanied by wine and champagne.

Travel privately to Paris and its Airports from Le Havre

Dedicated driver service whisking you from Le Havre's cruise terminal to Paris or its three airports in two and a half hours. Skip the stress of shared shuttles or public transport—your vehicle departs when you're ready, with a professional at the wheel ensuring you arrive refreshed and punctual. Air-conditioned comfort, cold water on hand, and flexibility built in.

Americans in Paris The Lost Generation Walking Tour

This 3-hour private walking tour traces the footsteps of American expatriate writers and artists who shaped 1920s Paris. You'll navigate the Left Bank's storied streets, stopping at the cafés where Hemingway, Baker and their circle debated art and literature. Your guide reveals the studios and haunts that anchored this creative moment, with flexibility to detour into vintage bookshops or catch live jazz if the mood strikes. A literary map made tangible.

Initiation Basque ball in Biarritz with a professional player

Learn Basque pelota from someone who knows the game inside out during this 90-minute session in Biarritz. You'll pick up the three main variants—bare-handed, pala (wooden bat), and chistera (wicker glove)—through hands-on drills and small-sided matches. This is how locals actually play, in an authentic fronton, so expect a genuine feel for why this sport defines the region's identity.

1h 30mfrom AUD $47

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